What can ransomware do to your water?

Ransomware gangs are stalking companies around the world, including water plants that bring you your drinking water.

In the latest case, they hit a water company in the United Kingdom. What happens if they try to hold your water company hostage?

WATCH HERE:

Story originally published on August 24, 2022.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly known as Ampere News).

 

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